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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
6
The piece denounces Col Roosevelt’s push for special Congressional favors to gain a wartime advantage. It argues the plan lacks military merit and undermines a businesslike war approach, warning that politics has no place in the army. It hopes Congress has halted the scheme and cautions lawmakers against similar efforts.
The speech argues for a bond issue to finance highway paving in Umatilla County. It contrasts pay as you go with bond funding, warning that under a pay as you go policy road surfaces would delay two decades and require county spending to prevent road destruction. It asserts auto license taxes apply regardless and urges voters to support the bond for immediate paving.
The piece argues that democracy fails when education and qualification for self government are lacking and military power escapes civil control. It cites Carranza and Villa in Mexico and Russia’s Duma opposition, warning the United States to remain vigilant and act with loyalty and system, even as policy debates persist, amid a mention of a billion dollars for shipbuilding.
28 Years Ago Today report lists J J Ballers and M Watson joining the town council with Kener approval. Trade update notes J M Bentley transferring two thirds interest in 400 head of Stock and 340% sheep value on the reservation. Mrs Nettle C Roberts arrives for a visit to Mrs T F Nourke. A public disturbance near the Opera saloon is described. Empire Wool Company warehouse reports 36,2399 pounds of wool sold. A W Nye buys 60 American horses from A B Rothrock at 27.60 each. Pedestrians wonder about July amid heat and shade rovers.
Citizens question sacrificing a $400000 state road work grant for a pre judice. Opposing the bonds seems poor economy when auto license fees rise anyway. Goethals heads merchant marine construction soon. Labor leaders show spirit on the eight hour law and service first. Flour prices hint a mill buys only 53 wheat.
In a bustling program, Hi Wives and Tal Wives showcase Lite Web’s expanding fame. The era’s novelty and humor elevate the company, drawing popular appeal and strong audience response to each production.
An article describes a play featuring Smalley as the husband and Lole Weber as the wife. The text notes the exceptional cast and the production's strength in author ship, acting, and directing. The plot centers on a conflict over a wife’s role and choices.
An advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother’s Friend to ease childbirth pain and morning sickness. It claims the product relaxes abdominal ligaments and skin and offers guidance from a free informational booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta Georgia.
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